Conservation Library
Library Interior

The NCTC Conservation Library provides easy access to curriculum-related materials, historic conservation texts, electronic resources and state-of-the-art delivery services. The scope of the collection includes topics covered in all NCTC training classes with an emphasis on natural resource conservation, environmental education and conservation leadership.

NCTC Conservation Library Catalog (WildCat)

FWS Employees Only: Access the FWS Literature Search Service electronic journals and searchable databases portal via Inside FWS

Library Hours (may vary due to volunteer availability):

Monday, Wednesday,Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Search the FWS National Digital Library


Contact the library via email at: library@fws.gov

Contact the library by mail at:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center
Conservation Library
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV  25443-9713 



Last updated: October 11, 2012